International Alumni Newsletter (October 2019)
Virtual Homecoming 2019
If you can't make it back to Iowa City to celebrate Homecoming 2019 in person, be a part of Virtual Homecoming! Send us your message for the UI community—we’ll share it with campus during Homecoming 2019, October 13-19. Wherever you are in the world, let’s keep the Hawkeye spirit alive. Go Hawks!   Send your message here.
STAY IN TOUCH
Interested in keeping up-to-date with UI news and events? Be sure we have your current contact information by completing our International Alumni Upd ate F orm .

Please check out our new Global UI page , and stay tuned for upcoming UI international alumni events around the world!
NEWS
A Hawkeye army veteran brings the world together through art
From delivering skateboards in Cuba to painting murals in Iraq, UI international relations grad Jason Everett (15BA) spreads global goodwill. Looking ahead, Everett and his project partner plan to create more "hope" murals throughout the United States.  Learn more.
UI and SIT strengthen connections
The Seoul Institute of Technology and the University of Iowa recently entered into a campus-wide MOU agreement, which will promote joint research, training, and educational cooperation between the two institutions. Learn more.
UI students gain career experience around the world
While hundreds of UI students spent their summer completing internships, a smaller group of over 60 students took their experiences to the next level by gaining real-world skills in impressive work environments while living in major global cities abroad. Learn more.
From China to Iowa to
the Windy City
In her four years at Iowa, Xie (13BBA) became an honors student, tutor, study abroad participant, and peer advisor. Today, she's climbing the ranks at Ernst & Young in Chicago while remaining involved with the UI. Learn more.
Iowa moves up in latest ‘US News’ Best Colleges rankings
The University of Iowa is ranked 34th, up from 38th, in the latest rankings of the nation’s public universities published by U.S. News & World Report. The university improved nationally in its overall score, and ranked higher in graduation and retention, faculty resources, and financial resources.  Learn more.
Provost Fuentes on
staying true to yourself
Born in Spain, Montserrat Fuentes, the new executive VP and provost at the UI, has a long history of moving to new places and engaging with new communities. She says it’s important to remain true to yourself, and wants to nurture that at Iowa—celebrating the diversity of backgrounds and experiences of all the members of our community. Learn more.
International Programs provides scholarships, guidance, and support for international students in the University of Iowa community, as well as assistance for UI students studying abroad.  You can continue to support globally oriented programs and resources by contributing to International Programs.   For more information, please contact the UI Center for Advancement at 800-648-6973.
International Programs provides leadership and support for internationally-oriented teaching, research, creative work, and community engagement. Learn more.